What's on in Ascog

Argyll and Bute, Scotland

Ascog sits quietly in Argyll and Bute where the hills rise up to meet the sky. With no big venues on the list, the local community gathers at houses and halls for everything from family nights to live bands. It is a place where neighbours know each other's names and you can find out what is happening without asking a dozen questions. The town might be small but it packs a punch when it comes to getting together on a Saturday evening. Even if the programme looks thin, there is usually a potluck or a quiz popping up somewhere down the street. Near Here keeps an eye on these little gatherings so you do not have to drive all over the place looking for a bit of fun.

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Tartan Noir with Professor David Wilson and Martin Frizell
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Tartan Noir with Professor David Wilson and Martin Frizell

Professor David Wilson and Martin Frizell explore the myths of tartan noir and examine the realities of Scottish crime. What happens when the stories we tell about crime become more powerful than the reality? Join criminologist Professor David Wilson and journalist Martin Frizell for an engaging evening exploring some of Scotland’s most talked-about crimes – and the stories that have grown up around them. Drawing on decades of experience in journalism and criminology, the evening looks at why certain crimes continue to grip public attention, how “tartan noir” has shaped Scotland’s reputation, and where the reality of crime differs from its portrayal in books, television, and true crime culture. Through cases including Bible John, Peter Tobin, Dennis Nilsen, Robert Black, the Dunblane massacre, organised crime in Scotland, and the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, the discussion moves beyond headlines to ask what these stories really tell us about violence, fear, and society. Alongside the cases themselves, Frizell and Wilson explore: Why serial killers feature so heavily in Scottish crime fiction despite being rare in reality How Scotland went from being labelled the “murder capital of Europe” to experiencing historically low homicide rates The impact of crime dramas and true crime on public attitudes to masculinity, punishment, and justice Thoughtful, accessible, and often surprising, True Crime Tartan Noir invites audiences to reflect on the difference between myth and...

Mon 13 Apr19:30Dunoon Library(9.2mi)

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